Written by
Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
PF is the power failure indicator on Electrolux refrigerators, shown after an outage or surge, and it can bring on a high temperature alarm.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so PF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
PF indicates a power outage or surge and can also trigger a high temperature alarm.
The PF light, or Power Failure light, is Electrolux’s way of telling you the refrigerator saw a power outage or power surge. The same event can also result in a high temperature alarm.
Resetting after a power event
For beeping with a lit display, which can point to a power failure or an error, the owner guide suggests a hard reset: unplug the unit for 2-3 minutes and plug it back in. A general reset described elsewhere in the guide is 30 seconds unplugged, depending on the model. Where the plug is out of reach, the breaker can be flipped, which resets everything on that circuit.
If PF stays
Units installed within the past 30 days should go back to the installer. After that, the instruction is to contact Electrolux for scheduled service.
Related
H or HI, the high temperature alarm an outage can trigger.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
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